Michael Jackson (1958-2009), Dies At Los Angeles Hospital After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

by Scott Beale on June 25, 2009 · 21 comments

Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson has died at age 50 at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and going into a coma. His death has been confirmed by city and law enforcement sources.

“I’ll Be There” Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial (via Boing Boing)

Michael Jackson and Roberta Flack singing “When We Grow Up” from the 1974 film You And Me (via Boing Boing)

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1 Dr. Jennifer Austin Leigh June 25, 2009 at 3:12 pm

I’m just so sad. Two icons from my childhood are gone. My heart and prayers are with their families. Rest in peace Farrah and Michael. You will be missed.

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2 Hillary Hartley June 25, 2009 at 4:27 pm

What’s really sad is that the picture in your post is how most people under 30 (maybe under 25?) will remember him. Ah, Michael… I knew you when you were still brown, adorable, and you taught a whole generation how to dance.

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3 George C June 25, 2009 at 4:47 pm

This is brings up so many mixed feelings. Come out and celebrate with people. MJ FLASH PARTY

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=95825263807
Please tweet and share.

What: Michael Jackson Celebration
Where: Justin Herman Plaza
When: 6:30pm to whenever!

Michael Jackson died today at the age of 50. Celebrate Michael Jackson’s life at Justin Herman Plaza. Let’s fill the streets with an impromptu celebration of a pop icon. Share your love of his music.

Meet at the plaza. Sing some songs with strangers. Learn some moves from strangers. Shrug your shoulders, shuffle your legs and clap your hands over your head with strangers. Do it for Michael.

We need choreographers familiar with the Thriller moves, zombies (you mobbed last week), a small sound system and whatever spirit moves you to bring to the floor. This is emergent chaos and spontaneity at its best.

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4 ace June 25, 2009 at 6:23 pm

That’s a shame. He had some good music. More and more people are dying young.

May Michael Jackson rest in peace despite some of the negative things said about him.

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5 dylan June 26, 2009 at 3:54 pm

he was a phenomenal person. try not to realize anything but his songs and every single soul on earth is guarenteed to miss him dearly may he Rest In Peace. im so sad. im a HUGE fan of his since day 1 on this deceitful earth. love 4ever. 1958-2009;the king of pop took his soul and everyones love with him but he left his family and songs with us.

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6 John June 26, 2009 at 12:41 am

I’m so sad to hear the died of Michael Jackson.

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7 Lamar Cole June 26, 2009 at 3:07 am

The passing of Michael Jackson is like a star being plucked from the sky. The sky becomes dimmer.

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8 tianah June 26, 2009 at 1:24 pm

im so sad you were a model 2 every one we love and we’ll miss u always

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9 yalonda June 26, 2009 at 3:07 pm

my prayers are sent to the family. micheal will always live in my heart. i don’t care what bad things people may say i don’t beleave it. mj was a great singer just a great man………… look at everything good he has done .

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10 Michael June 26, 2009 at 6:16 pm

Wrote a slew of catchy tunes but who can forget the freakish behavior and allegations of child abuse.

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11 Terry June 29, 2009 at 1:12 pm

South Africa Love you, you were a part of our life
Thanks
we will always have you in our hart
from South Africa

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12 NZ22 June 29, 2009 at 6:19 pm

No one knows the truth behind the child abuse allegations, I believe he will be remembered for his music and the influence he had on the industry in the end because thats why he was so loved. YOU WILL BE MISSED MICHAEL!!!

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13 lucinda June 30, 2009 at 9:16 am

he deserved everything he got if he was never proud of being black then he did not deserve to be black and so he died its gods will! y couldnt he just accept him self!?

xoxo

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14 Shelly June 30, 2009 at 9:51 am

On June the 25th michael jackson died

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15 Jay June 30, 2009 at 7:41 pm

We already miss you, Michael. You are loved so much. I thank God for loaning you to us for a few decades. You are magnificent.

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16 Nana June 30, 2009 at 9:18 pm

I’m so sad to hear the died of Michael Jackson
we will always have you in our hart
from Indonesia

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17 sheena July 19, 2009 at 8:44 am

its so sad to hear that the “king of pop” has trdigcally died. his voice was incredible.. he was unbelieveabley talented, not anyone on this earth could sing or dance like this amazing man. it was also sad when they negative things were said about this innocent man. but he isnt just a loss to his fans.. he also had children and my heart goes to them and also his family and friends.
his music was incredible , he was an amazing man. RIP michael jacson 1958 – 2009. you were a legend and your music will live on forever and ever!

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18 Tricia Ann July 29, 2009 at 12:48 pm

RIP Michael jackson

I am dancing too just like moonwalk also just like Michael jackson everytime a part I am crying also too because of Passing way micheal jackson future I like other song muiscail thanks thanks Michael jackson
never land sill there make me sad…

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19 Sarah August 4, 2009 at 12:04 pm

Michael Jackson Was The Most Inspirational, Phenomenal , Fantastic Person In The World. When I Heard About His Death I Was In Complete Confusion !
I’d Just Woking Up And I Was About To Get Ready For School, I Looked At My Phone And I Had 7 Messages Saying: Michael Jackson Has Died And Michael Jackson Dead. Of Course I Didnt Believe Them Until It Came On The News !
“Michael Jackson The Legandary King Of Pop Has Past Away After A Cardiac Arrest In His Los Angeles Home At 2:26pm Just Aged 50″ There The Exact Words The News Person Said And I’ve Remember Them Ever Since The 25th June :(
His Music Was Just The Best And Ever Time I Heard His Songs Either On My Phone, Laptop Or Radio I Just Knew That It Was Michael Because I Could Tell By His Voice It Was Him. But When Ever I Hear Music Artist Now Adays It Takes Me Awhile Before I Relise Who It Is But With Michael I Can Alwasy Tell Straight Away ! I’ve Collected Newspapers, Magazines, DVD’s, Interviews, Tributes Etc Etc I Just Want To Remember Him Not For The Shite The Media And Tabloids Said But For His Music, His Determination For World Peace And His Lovely Child Like Features And Personality ! I Thought Michael Was VERY Attractive And Sexy . I Fancied Him ALOT :D I Will Always Remember Him For As Long As I Live . . .

To My Love And Idol Michael Jackson , I Will Miss You And Love You Forever!
Your spectacular Life Was Amazing And You Didnt Die In Vein You Die With The World Loving You For Who You Where And That Was Loving, Caring, Gentle And Beautiful !
Goodbye Michael I Love You So Much xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Sarah,13 ,Ireland xo

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20 Jeff August 13, 2009 at 3:22 pm

Michael Jackson was a best dancer in the world
Michael I remenber u so much
Maybe Michael you will go to the sky

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21 angeline October 2, 2009 at 9:56 am

you are hero
you are my life
you are my dream
you are THE KING OF POP
MICHAEL JACKOSN LOVE YOU 4 EVER!! YOU ALWAYS IN MY HEART FOREVER LOVE YOU SO MUCHxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxo

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